John Waite Performs at Batavia Downs Concert Series in New York

John Waite, the 74‑year‑old singer‑songwriter known for fronting The Babys and Bad English, headlined the Batavia Downs "Rockin’ the Summer Concert Series" at the Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel in Batavia, New York on July 24, 2026. The 70‑minute set featured a mix of classic tracks such as "Missing You," "Isn’t It Time," and Bad English’s "When I See You Smile," as well as covers including KISS’s "Tears" and Led Zeppelin’s "Whole Lotta Love." His backing band consisted of guitarist Shane Fontayne, bassist Tim Hogan and drummer Alan Childs. Waite interacted with the audience, joking about returning to the 1970s and recalling a past helicopter video shoot, and demonstrated that his vocal range remains strong after five decades in the business.